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The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

Nitish Kumar wanted to be Vice-President: Sushil Modi

BJP leader says it was the Bihar CM who proposed the name of R.C.P. Singh as Union Minister

The Hindu

Maharashtra has been avenged, says Congress in Bihar

Bihar Congress in-charge Bhakta Charan Das on Wednesday quipped that BJP-mukt Bihar is the new message that has been sent out to people. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Bihar Politics: Nitish was uncomfortable with BJP, says Prashan Kishor

Kishor, once considered a close confidant of Kumar, said the impact of the political developments in Bihar will remain limited to the state at present. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: Nitish Kumar takes oath as CM for 8th time; Tejashwi Yadav as Deputy CM

Earlier, Nitish Kumar at a joint presser with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav after meeting Bihar Governor that seven parties including 164 MLAs along with independent MLA in our Mahagathbandhan. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Nitish Kumar was uncomfortable with BJP: Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor says Bihar political developments unlikely to have an impact on national level

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar speaks to Lalu Prasad

PATNA: Before taking oath as the chief minister of Bihar on Wednesday, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar called up RJD supremo Lalu Prasad.

The Times of India

Stung by Nitish Kumar’s ‘betrayal’, BJP stages protest in Bihar

The Maha Dharna staged in front of the party office was attended by all BJP MPs and MLAs.

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Bihar Politics: Nitish Kumar speaks to Lalu Prasad Yadav

Lalu Prasad welcomed Kumar's decision and conveyed his wishes to him, the RJD chief's daughter and MP Misa Bharti said. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Nitish Kumar: Running strong despite twists and turns

PATNA: The longest-serving chief minister of any Hindi-speaking state, Nitish Kumar seems to have acquired an aura of indispensability when it comes to the highest seat of power in Bihar.

The Times of India

Bihar Politics: Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time today

Seven parties including 164 MLAs along with independent MLA in our Mahagathbandhan, says Nitish Kumar at a joint presser with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav after meeting Bihar Governor. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for 8th time today

PATNA: Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as Bihar's chief minister again on Wednesday afternoon after having announced a new "Grand Alliance" which includes Tejashwi Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other Opposition parties.

The Times of India

India’s great untapped resource: its jobless young people

Young people have been taking to the streets across India, demanding governments act to provide more jobs. In the northern state of Bihar, large numbers protested on February at delays in filling public sector vacancies. Some of them had passed the required examinations but waited several years for their job…

The Conversation

Bihar cops face-off with Kolkata Police over arrest

KOLKATA: A team of Kolkata Police, who raided a village in Bihar's east Champaran district, allegedly faced unexpected resistance from local cops while trying to re-arrest the accused of a robbery. The accused, Neeraj, had earlier fled from the custody of the city police.

The Times of India

Modi’s party loses crucial Indian state after ally switches sides

Prime Minister Modi’s party loses power in Bihar, India’s third-most populous state after coalition collapses.

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Akhilesh Yadav calls Bihar episode a 'good start'

Akhilesh Yadav alleged that people may lose their right to vote if the BJP was allowed to become stronger

The Hindu

‘Nefarious alliance’ in Bihar was bound to break: Gehlot

BJP’s autocratic tendencies have killed democracies in several States, Rajasthan CM says

The Hindu

Nitish Kumar’s wavering affections for BJP and RJD

There are many commonalities between Nitish Kumar’s relationships with the BJP and the RJD

The Hindu

BJP counting on JD(U)-RJD contradictions to score in 2024 polls

While the BJP may have lost the government, it looks to stress on differences in the two parties to recreate momentum

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Nitish Kumar dumps BJP for RJD, set to form government afresh

Mr. Kumar claims support of 164 MLAs from seven parties

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Daily Dose Ep 1120: New cabinet in Maharashtra, Nitish Kumar breaks BJP alliance

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from Maharashtra, Bihar, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Taiwan.

Newslaundry

JDU-BJP breakup: Why Nitish can afford to play maximalist again

It must have been a long night in Patna.

Dynamite News

Mahagathbandhan returns in Bihar under Nitish Kumar; includes 7 parties and 164 MLA

Ultimately the turmoil and tremor in Bihar politics came to an end this evening. Nitish Kumar finally dumped BJP in Bihar and claimed to form the new government of Mahagathbandhan. Read further on Dynamite News

The Hindu

Will support any non-BJP govt in Bihar to help strengthen secular forces: Congress

The JD(U) has 45 legislators and RJD has 79 MLAs, while the BJP has only 75 MLAs in the 243 member State Assembly in Bihar

Reuters

Modi's party set to lose power in crucial Indian state after alliance setback

A coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was set to lose power in Bihar, the third most populous state in India, after its partner pulled out on Tuesday to start alliance talks with the opposition.

The Hindu

Will remain BJP ally, impossible to get leader like PM Modi: Bihar leader and Union Minister Paras

New Delhi Amid turmoil in the ruling NDA in Bihar, Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party leader and Union Mi

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